Alina Ali grew up in Dubai and has spent the last ten years watching the UAE's fashion and lifestyle scene transform into one of the most dynamic in the world. As a writer, she was documenting UAE sneaker culture, high fashion, and luxury lifestyle before most outlets realised it was worth covering. She joined What's Hot in UAE as Fashion, Lifestyle & Sneaker Culture Writer after years of running her own fashion blog and building a following among Dubai's style community. Her network includes boutique owners, brand representatives, stylists and resellers across the UAE — which means her release guides, stockist lists, and fashion coverage are sourced from people with actual access, not copied from brand press kits. Alina covers everything from Nike and Jordan regional exclusives to high fashion, couture, luxury brands, beauty, and the UAE's homegrown streetwear labels making noise internationally. Lifestyle at What's Hot in UAE is her domain — and that means anything fashion, from the runway to the street. She is based in Dubai Marina and collects Air Maxes. Follow Alina's work on Muck Rack , Substack , Vocal , and Medium .
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Jordan Brand still hasn’t made it official, but retailer sightings have narrowed the window: the Air Jordan 9 Space Jam (SKU HV4794-106) was originally pencilled in for August 29, 2026, then pushed to September 19, 2026 according to the latest retailer listings. Either way, it lands this fall to mark the 30th anniversary of the…
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The UAE sugar tax is about to get smarter. From 1 January 2026, the country shifts from a blunt, flat-rate excise system to a tiered model that actually looks at what’s inside the bottle. More sugar means more tax. Less sugar means less tax. It’s that simple, and it’s long overdue. This isn’t just bureaucratic…
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It’s official: one of streetwear’s most celebrated partnerships has run its course. Jerry Lorenzo, the visionary behind Fear Of God, confirmed in a December 2025 interview that his Fear Of God Athletics collaboration with adidas will officially wrap up after the Holiday 2025 season, with industry sources confirming that there will be no contract renewal.…
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Who are the top MENA influencers in 2026? There is no defensible single ranking that compares a footballer, beauty founder, musician, gamer and family creator on one scale. This guide therefore presents 25 notable profiles in alphabetical order, with their main market, niche, platform and the reason each may matter to a reader or brand.…
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